These were, and still may be, my kids’ favorite homemade snack, even though they are quite grown up now! A combination of nut butter, chocolate, raisins, and hempseed or wheat germ adds up to a high-protein snack for kids, teens, and adults alike. Photos by Evan Atlas.
Makes 1 dozen
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter (or your favorite nut butter)
- 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup wheat germ or hemp seeds
- Sesame seeds for rolling, optional
Combine all the ingredients except the sesame seeds in a food processor. Process until the mixture is completely smooth. You may have to stop the machine and reach in with a spoon a couple of times to break up clumps.
Roll into a dozen 1-inch balls; roll them in sesame seeds if you’d like. Refrigerate for about an hour, or until the “truffles” are firmed up. Keep any not devoured at once refrigerated and covered.
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11 Comments
Sara Sawochka
September 13, 2012 at 8:58 amThis looks amazing. Thank you so much for posting. For more tips and recipes check out http://www.chooseveg.com/vegan-recipes.asp!
Sara Sawochka
September 13, 2012 at 8:59 amThank you so much for posting this recipe. For more information check out ChooseVeg.com for more tips and recipes!
Sharon
January 24, 2013 at 10:05 amI make these using raw cacao powder. They are a great snack for the kiddies and even the husband. I also rolled them in crushed walnuts for fun. 🙂
Nava
January 24, 2013 at 10:14 amSharon, your tweaks sound so healthy and delicious, thanks for sharing!
Laura Black
March 30, 2013 at 10:35 pmThese look GREAT!! I am currently out of hemp seeds and wheat germ. Could anything else be substituted?
Nava
March 31, 2013 at 8:34 amHi Laura — this needs something dry and powder; the only other thing that comes to mind might be milled chia seeds. These impart a bit more of an assertive flavor and texture, though. So I’d suggest waiting until you restock your hemp or wheat germ!
Ruth
January 23, 2014 at 2:03 amThis recipe looks great, can’t wait to try it! But I noticed that the “for more…” links at the bottom don’t go to live pages. just fyi
Amanda
March 3, 2014 at 8:32 amWOW! These are truly wonderful! Even my skeptic husband loved them. I was shocked at how the texture and flavour of these truffles resembled the traditional version. I used Hemp instead of wheat germ and they were perfect. Plus, the sesame seeds added a perfect flavour and texture.
Thank you so much for sharing this super yummy treat.
Nava
April 6, 2014 at 9:53 pmAmanda, sorry for the delayed response. I also use hemp seeds now instead of wheat germ. Glad you and your hubby enjoyed this!
pandora
November 10, 2014 at 11:42 amI don’t have a food processor. Can these be made in a blender?
Nava
November 10, 2014 at 12:07 pmPandora, I’m just not sure how it would work. The mixture is very thick and I’m afraid it wouldn’t process evenly or get stuck on the bottom. If you want to take a chance and give it a try, let me know if it works!